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Find permanently free recording tools, instruments, effects and audio utilities for desktop, mobile and the browser. Each listing explains its purpose, compatibility and important free-edition restrictions, with links to the official source.

These are researched directory entries, not hands-on reviews. Optional purchases, account requirements and limited editions are identified on product pages. Format availability can differ by operating system.

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dearVR MIX

Sennheiser / Dear Reality

dearVR MIX creates a virtual monitoring environment for headphone listening with supported headphone-compensation options.

macOSWindowsSpatial & Surround Audio
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dearVR PRO 2

Sennheiser / Dear Reality

dearVR PRO 2 is a spatializer for binaural, Ambisonic and multichannel production.

macOSWindowsSpatial & Surround Audio
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Decent Sampler

Decent Samples

Decent Sampler is a sample-instrument player used by a wide range of independent sound-library makers.

LinuxmacOSWindowsOrchestral & Acoustic InstrumentsSamplers
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dpMeter

TBProAudio

dpMeter provides digital audio metering for level and loudness-related tasks.

macOSWindowsMetering & Analysis
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DrumTraqs

Full Bucket Music

DrumTraqs recreates the sample-based character of a classic Drumtraks-style drum machine.

macOSWindowsDrum Instruments
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EQ Curve Analyzer

Bertom Audio

EQ Curve Analyzer measures the frequency response of an audio path or processor.

LinuxmacOSWindowsMetering & Analysis
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Evil Otto

Audio Damage

Evil Otto applies multiband upward and downward compression for an intentionally assertive dynamics effect.

iOSiPadOSLinuxmacOSCompressors & Dynamics
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EXOVERB

Sennheiser / Dear Reality

EXOVERB is a stereo reverb built around a collection of acoustic scenes and control over early and late energy.

macOSWindowsReverbs
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EXOVERB MICRO

Sennheiser / Dear Reality

EXOVERB MICRO is a compact reverb with a smaller selection of acoustic scenes than EXOVERB.

macOSWindowsReverbs
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FB-7999

Full Bucket Music

FB-7999 models the hybrid digital-waveform approach of Korg's DW-series instruments.

macOSWindowsSynthesizers
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FB3

Full Bucket Music

FB3 recreates the hybrid synthesis approach of the Kawai K3 and K3m, with waveform generation, factory sounds and expanded polyphony.

macOSWindowsMIDI ToolsSynthesizers
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FBVC

Full Bucket Music

FBVC models a vintage vocoder approach for imposing one signal's spectral movement on another.

macOSWindowsSynthesizers
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Filterjam

AudioThing

Filterjam is a multi-band resonant filtering effect for creative spectral shaping.

macOSWindowsEqualizersSound Design
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Filtron

Polyverse Music

Filtron is a filter effect designed for tonal movement and more assertive sound shaping.

macOSWindowsModulation Effects
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Flux Mini 2

Caelum Audio

Flux Mini 2 applies drawn modulation shapes to parameters such as level and filtering.

macOSWindowsCompressors & Dynamics
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Free Suite

Venn Audio

Free Suite collects utility and processing tools for everyday audio work.

LinuxmacOSWindowsCompressors & DynamicsEqualizersRecording Utilities
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FreeAMP

Klevgrand

FreeAMP adds a simplified selection of analog-style coloration from Klevgrand's processing approach.

macOSWindowsDistortion & Saturation
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Frequency Shifter

Full Bucket Music

Full Bucket's Frequency Shifter applies a fixed frequency offset rather than a conventional musical pitch ratio.

macOSWindowsModulation EffectsSound Design
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Frontier

D16 Group

Frontier is a limiter with a character-oriented design for creative signal control.

macOSWindowsDistortion & Saturation
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Graillon Free

Auburn Sounds

Graillon Free provides vocal pitch processing in a reduced edition of the developer’s voice tool.

LinuxmacOSWindowsModulation EffectsSound Design
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Greed Smasher

Mercuriall Audio

Greed Smasher is a free overdrive-pedal model intended for use in a larger guitar chain.

macOSWindowsGuitar & Bass
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GSatPlus

TBProAudio

GSatPlus is a saturation processor developed with a console-style approach to harmonic shaping.

macOSWindowsDistortion & Saturation
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Guitar Rig 7 Player

Native Instruments

Guitar Rig 7 Player is a permanently free selection of amplifier and effects tools from the Guitar Rig environment.

macOSWindowsGuitar & Bass
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Availability, licensing and system requirements can change. Verification refers to official documentation and download availability, not installation or hands-on testing. Check the developer's current terms before installing.

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